News from January 2022
JFrog adds hosting centers in Canada for cloud computing services
By David Beasley | Jan 8, 2022
JFrog Ltd. has opened new hosting centers in Canada for companies who want to run the company software on AWS and Microsoft Azure, a news release said.
U.S. becomes top exporter of LNG: 'seven-fold increase'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 7, 2022
Thanks to strong European demand, the United States has emerged as the world’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas, worldoil.com recently said.
JetBlue, American Airlines' Northeast Alliance to offer record-setting summer schedule out of New York and Boston
By Karen Kidd | Jan 7, 2022
JetBlue and American Airlines recently announced additional flights out of New York and Boston through its Northeast Alliance (NEA).
S&P Global and IHS Markit to 'drive growth' with sale of chemicals, CUSIP business
By Emily Bevard | Jan 7, 2022
S&P Global announced Dec. 27, 2021, that it will sell its IHS Markit’s Base Chemicals business to News Corp and its CUSIP Global Services to FactSet Research Systems.
National Bank of Greece takes 'great step forward' with EVO marketing alliance
By David Hutton | Jan 7, 2022
EVO Payments Inc., is entering into a marketing agreement with the National Bank of Greece.
WEBTOON partners with HYBE to create BTS webcomic, videos
By Bob Martin | Jan 7, 2022
A California based streaming company, WEBTOON, has partnered with entertainment lifestyle platform HYBE to release a set of teaser videos that feature South Korean pop icons BTS.
Blacksky, Geoimage join forces to 'meet increased demand' for intelligence
By John Kelly | Jan 6, 2022
Blacksky and Geoimage recently announced a partnership for global reseller operations in Australia.
CEO: AppDirect Capital will offer 'hassle-free access to funding'
By John Kelly | Jan 6, 2022
AppDirect, a subscription service platform company, is embarking on a partnership with CDPQ to start Appdirect Capital.
Covetrus to restructure Europe operations, position company to 'win'
By John Kelly | Jan 6, 2022
Animal health technology company Covetrus recently announced plans to restructure its organizations in Northern and Central Europe to provide better customer service.
'Consistently Impressed': Fisker partners with Bridgestone in Western Europe
By John Kelly | Jan 5, 2022
Fisker Inc., announced Dec. 21, 2021, it has signed an agreement with Bridgestone to provide maintenance solutions in France and Germany, as Fisker unveils new electric SUVs.
BlackSky expands in Australia with Geoimage 'to meet increased demand'
By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2022
Leading real-time intelligence provider BlackSky has added geospatial solutions provider Geoimage to its growing reseller network.
'It’s an outstanding effort and achievement': Delta Airlines sweeps Nippon Airways awards
By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Jan 5, 2022
Delta Airlines was the most successful airline of 2021, with LATM hot on its heels in second place.
'Focused on growth': Skechers to open locations in Philippines
By Emily Bevard | Jan 5, 2022
A new Skechers operation is set to open in the Philippines to maximize the brand’s growth prospects in Asia.
'Oral-B is committed to helping people across the globe': Oral-B adds new products, expands to Latin America
By Zachary Richter | Jan 5, 2022
Oral-B recently highlighted some of its new product offerings at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, as well as its expansion plans to Latin America.
'We are excited': IRIS Software Group acquires AccountantsWorld
By Zachary Richter | Jan 5, 2022
A leading global software provider of accountancy, IRIS Software Group, has announced on Dec. 30 that they have acquired AccountantsWorld, a New York-based company providing cloud solutions for accountants.
'An award-winning, household known brand': Roku TV named top-selling Smart TV brand in U.S.
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 5, 2022
Roku TV was named as the top-selling smart TV streaming and operating service in the United States for the second year in a row following new partnerships and a brand expansion in Mexico.
Visa's 'relentless focus on innovation' leads to CurrencyCloud acquisition
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 5, 2022
Financial payment services company Visa recently announced that it has entered into a deal to acquire foreign exchange solutions company Currencycloud.
Isaac: Global Carbon Project CO2 study 'offers even more evidence against the climate doomsday narrative'
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 5, 2022
An article previously published by Globe Banner brings to light information from Carbon Brief regarding CO2 emissions levels for the world coming out of the pandemic and for the last decade. According to the article, the Global Carbon Project (GCP) has found that emissions from fossil fuels and cement have rebounded by 4.9% after falling 5.4% in 2020 due to the restrictions of COVID-19.
Morningstar to acquire wealth management platform to 'improve efficiency' for advisers
By Bob Martin | Jan 4, 2022
Investing research provider Morningstar, Inc. recently announced it will acquire international business from Praemium Limited, a wealth management technology platform based in the United Kingdom.